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What is Qilixiang? Pictures of Qilixiang

Last Update ：2024.05.08

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Qilixiang, also known as Qilixiang, is a small tree belonging to the Rutaceae family and the genus Qilixiang. It is distributed in many areas. The height of Qilixiang is about 12 meters, the top part of the leaflets is relatively long and narrow, and the color is dark green. Its flowering period is from April to September, the color of the flowers is white, and the shape of the fruit is narrow and oval. It is a masculine plant that likes sunlight and warm climate, but cannot tolerate cold.

What is Qilixiang, pictures of Qilixiang

1. Family and genus

1. Family and Genus

Qilixiang, also known as Qilixiang, is a small tree belonging to the Rutaceae family and the genus Qilixiang. It is widely distributed in my country, mainly concentrated in the south. For example, Hunan, Guangxi, Hainan, Guizhou, Taiwan, Fujian, Guangdong, etc.

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2. Characteristics

The height of Qilixiang is relatively high, reaching about 12 meters. The color of the trunk is gray-white and the surface is relatively shiny. The length of the leaflets is about 3-9 cm, the width is about 1.5-4 cm, the top part is relatively long and narrow, the color is dark green, and the edges have wavy undulations. The flowering period is from April to September. The inflorescences are axillary and terminal. The petals are white in color and have a strong fragrance that can spread far away. It can also bear fruit, the shape of the fruit is narrow and oblong, and the color is orange to vermilion.

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3. Habits

Murifolia is a masculine plant that likes sunlight to grow, so it should be placed in a place with good light during maintenance. And it likes warm climates. The optimum temperature for growth is about 20℃-32℃. It cannot tolerate cold climates. When the temperature drops in winter, it needs to be moved indoors for maintenance. If it is below 0℃, it may freeze to death.